ECO 2013
Instructor: Antonio Oliveira
Course Id: ECO2013
E-mail: aolivei1@mdc.edu
Phone: NA
Office: TBD
Time: 5:40 PM – 8:10 PM
Term: Fall 2018
Credits: 3
Reference #: 3912
Location: Building 3 – 3306
Days: Monday
Last Revised 08/27/18
Office hours: Monday after Class
Course Description:
This course provides an overview of basic economic concepts and institutions: Macroeconomic theory,
Economic Principles, Aggregate Supply, Aggregate Demand, Bank System, Economic Growth and General
Equilibrium Theory.
Course Requirements:
Textbook Economics: Principles of Macroeconomics 2nd edition; - Coppock and Mateer
Publisher: wwnorton
ISBN-13: ISBN: 978-0-393-62401-4
https://digital.wwnorton.com/prinecoma2
Book Student ID: 120613
CLASS POLICIES
Grading Policies
Homework: 25%
Exam 1: 25%
Exam 2: 25%
Exam 3: 25%
Grading Scale:
A
B
C
D
F
=100%- 90%
=89- 80%
=79- 70%
=69- 60%
=Less than 60%
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Academic Dishonesty:
Academic dishonesty is defined as an action inconsistent with the ethical standards of Miami Dade College.
Academic dishonesty includes the following actions, as well as other similar conduct aimed at making false
representation with respect to a student’s academic performance.
A. Cheating on an examination
B. Collaborating with others in work to be presented, if contrary to the stated rules of the course
C. Plagiarizing, including the submission of other’s ideas or papers (whether purchased, borrowed, or
otherwise obtained) as one’s own
D. Submitting, if contrary to the rules of a course, work previously presented in another course
E. Knowingly and intentionally assisting another student in any of the above actions, including
assistance in an arrangement whereby any work, classroom performance, examination, or other
activity is submitted or performed by a person other than the student under whose name the work is
submitted or performed. Some actions of academic dishonesty, such as stealing examinations or
course material and falsifying records, may be processed through the Student Disciplinary Procedure.
The Student Disciplinary Procedure may be found on the Student’s Rights & Responsibilities Guide (page
20).
Attendance Policy:
Students are expected to attend all the classes, except when precluded by emergencies. If you will be absent
from class for any reason, please notify me in advance. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of the class;
Students will be marked absent if they are late more than 10 minutes.
Withdrawal (DROP):
A student not completing the course for any reason is required to submit an official drop notice to the
Registrar’s office prior to the deadline. If you do not comply with this procedure, a grade of “F” will be given.
Incomplete “I” Grade:
When a student has failed to complete the requirements of a course, the student may be given an “Incomplete”
or “I” grade. To be awarded this grade the student must present, to the instructor, valid reasons for not having
completed the course requirements. The instructor and the student then complete an Agreement for Grade
of Incomplete form. This agreement will determine the requirements for a course grade, which must be
completed by the end of the next major term, or failing grade may be assigned. In this class an “Incomplete”
or “I” grade is not usually given. The “I” grade applies to students that cannot take the final test because of
extreme circumstances. If by the last day to WITHDRAW with a grade of W you know that you will not be
able to complete the course, please go to the Registrar’s Office and drop the class.
No Eating and Drinking:
Food and beverages will not be allowed in the class.
Beepers and Cellular Phones:
Cellular phones should be on silence or vibrate mode inside of the classroom.
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COURSE SCHEDULE
The course schedule can be changed at the sole discretion of the instructor. Coverage of topics mentioned
could vary depending on how students find the pace of the course.
Week
Chapters
HW Assignments
Week 1 – Aug 27
1 and 2
1 and 2
Week 2 – Sep 03
3 and 4
3 and 4
Week 3 – Sep 10
Review 1, 2, 3 and 4, plus 5 and 6
5 and 6
Week 4 – Sep 17
Exam 1 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
Chapter 7
8, 9, 10 and 11
7
12
Week 7 – Oct 08
Exam 2 (7, 8, 9, 10 and 11)
Chapter 12
Chapter 13, 14, 16, 17 and 18
Week 8 – Oct 15
Exam 3 (12, 13, 14, 16, 17 and 18)
Week 5 – Sep 24
Week 6 – Oct 01
8, 9, 10 and 11
13, 14, 16, 17 and 18
MDC Mission Statement:
“The mission of Miami Dade College is to provide accessible, affordable high quality
education by keeping the learner's needs at the center of decision-making and working in
partnership with its dynamic, multicultural community.”
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